Civil War
Which event is considered to be the official beginning of the Lebanese Civil War in 1975?
The assassination attempt of President Bashir Gemayel
Which group gained significant power in Lebanon after the civil war and the Israeli withdrawal in 1985?
Hezbollah
The Druze religion is a branch of which major religious tradition?
Islam
Which agreement, signed in 1989, helped to bring an end to the Lebanese Civil War?
Taif Agreement
Which of the following best describes the outcome of the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982?
The weakening of the PLO's military capabilities in Lebanon
Which Christian denomination is the largest in Lebanon?
Maronite
What was the role of Syria in Lebanon during the civil war?
Syria intervened to support Muslim and leftist factions, especially against Israeli incursions
What was the main objective of the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982?
To dismantle the PLO's presence in Lebanon
The Taif Agreement in 1989 was significant because it...
Established a new power-sharing arrangement between Lebanon’s Christian and Muslim communities
Which event marked the end of the Lebanese Civil War in 1990?
The military defeat of Michel Aoun's forces by Syrian troops
What role did the Palestinian Liberation Organization (PLO) play during the Lebanese Civil War?
The PLO fought against Israeli forces in southern Lebanon
Which of the following is a key feature of Lebanon’s sectarian political system?
Cabinet positions are allocated to religious groups according to their population size